Having an Election Night Party? Pass the Maverick-tinis!

OK, the clothes aren't as fun as the ones at the Academy Awards or the Golden Globes. (Although Campbell Brown usually looks pretty great.) Nonetheless, lots of us will be gathering around the television tomorrow to watch the election returns and learn who our next president and vice-president will be. Why not invite over a few friends and watch together? After the jump, a few menu and drink ideas.

VOTE WITH YOUR MOUTH It's fun to serve food tied to the various candidates. For Barack Obama, some Chicago-style deep dish pizza; John McCain can be represented by enchiladas, as a nod to his home state of Arizona; Sarah Palin means Alaskan salmon (try this nugget recipe)—which ought to go well with some Delaware crab cakes for Senator Joe Biden. (Optional: some little vending machine-style bags of nuts and pretzels to represent Biden's snack options on the Amtrak.)

COCKTAILS THAT TOE THE PARTY LINE As for drinks, you'll want to have plenty of beer on hand for any Joe the Plumber types who drop by. Cocktail choices are obvious: Serve either a classic McCain Mavericktini , or a Blue Hawaiian for Obama's home state and party affiliation. Bipartisan events can, of course, serve both.